How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

hp TouchSmart 300 PC -Review

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In our home we have 2 desk top computers, 1 ancient laptop and my beloved HP mini.  I take her everywhere!  So when I was contacted by the people of HP to see if I wanted to give their hp TouchSmart 300 PC a try I thought – meh- okay.  We are pretty computer heavy in this house already but… View Post

CSN Winner-Le Creuset

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A Le Creuset 9 inch Square Baking Dish in Caribbean A Le Creuset 5 inch Square Baking Dish in Caribbean and A Le Creuset 7.25 inch Handle Mitt in Caribbean! Are you holding your breath?  I am so excited to be able to announce the winner of the CSN giveaway!  Random.org dug deep and the lucky number is: 56 Congrats… View Post

40th Birthdays & Funerals?

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Have you spent any time thinking about what your 40th birthday will mean to you?  Are you already past 40 and full of wonderful wisdom you can share?  I’m thinking about that dreaded decade of my 40’s more then I care to admit lately.  Now wait a second.  I still have almost an entire year before the big four oh,… View Post

Deep Thoughts from the Suburbs

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My child is 11 years old and it was 11:30 at night.  When I  went to check on her last night I did the lick your finger stick it under her nose to make sure she is still breathing thing.  Haven’t pulled that one out in a long time. Presidents Choice Chocolate Chip cookies were on sale at the grocery… View Post

CSN * Le Creuset Giveaway

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Forever and a day ago I had my share of engagement gifts, wedding showers, and housewarming gifts. Now that I have been married for almost 14 years I am suddenly feel the need to bling up my place a little bit. You know, replace the old towels with fresh new ones, perhaps spruce up my house with some fab wall… View Post

Athletica Winner!

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  It is a beautiful day to give something away.  Thanks to the people at Athletica for hosting this weeks giveaway!  I am happy to announce the winner of the $50.00 gift card.  Random.org worked it’s magic and the lucky number this Friday is #9. Congrats to  the thrifty ba who said… i follow you! Have fun shopping!  Hope you… View Post

Goodbye Freedom – Hello Noise

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Goodbye to that sweet silent cup of coffee in the morning. Sigh. Goodbye to the untold hours I had to read, and comment on blogs. Goodbye to my long uninterrupted showers. I will miss you. Goodbye to lunch dates with adults, with cutlery and linen napkins. Goodbye my precious manis and pedis. There is no time for you now. Goodbye… View Post

How To Survive An MRI

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Have you been told you have to go for an MRI?  Are you scared out of your mind and want someone to tell you what it is really like?  No worries, you can survive an MRI.  I know, because I did. Rules as they were told to me: -no jewellery -no make-up (eeek, seriously, I haven’t left the house without… View Post